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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1963
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont. It operates as the local newspaper serving Bennington and surrounding areas.
A Williams College professor argues through a short essay that the best teacher guides students to think for themselves rather than merely delivering answers. He contrasts the good teacher’s talk with the best teacher’s quiet patience and humility fostering lifelong inquiry.
A $3 million jewel hijack ends with looters betraying each other after a failed police disguise. Workers stash gems and police recover many from rubble and a farm in Gettysburg. About $750000 remains in the abandoned car. most jewels are returned to rightful owners.
The Canadian American Committee of the National Planning Association says free trade with Canada is remote and would face insurmountable obstacles. GATT rules demand elimination of barriers and coverage of most trade. Canada would resist Commonwealth preferences and a customs union. Differences in federal structures and needed policy harmonization further limit prospects.
Analysis notes Missouri as pivotal after 1960 results with Kennedy winning by under 10 000 and Dalton by about 300 000. It discusses race tensions in St Louis, sit down protests, and the political risk of religious and racial issues shaping the 1964 campaign, including candidates Shepley Symington and Goldwater implications.
A collection of light observations and trivia from Hal Boyle notes. Items include energy savings from washers, happiness linked to swearing, rising medical costs, greeting card statistics, falcon vision, national anthems, and quotes from Nathan and Almanac. Mentions of historical facts and Kennedy era commentary add context to the light miscellany.
Mrs. Hoff argues Vermont needs a governor’s residence or furnished housing in Montpelier to host distinguished visitors. She recalls past practices at Pavilion Hotel and National Life guest house, noting cost, logistics, and a continuing committee to manage gifts and upkeep.
Letters thank sheriffs fire wardens and volunteers for restraining fires during October crisis and urge appreciation for those enforcing fire laws. A second letter argues New England coal policy should protect domestic coal while moderating residual oil imports to sustain the regional economy. A third questions Vermont school discipline and home influence, urging context over legislative fixes and endorsing traditional values.
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